Products + Technology

Laser diodes, a high-efficiency incandescent, bioLED phosphors, cheaper quantum dots and nanowires. My contribution to August issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR reviews several intriguing new developments and research directions in lighting technology. Read it here.

SYLVANIA Vintage LED Lamps offer an antique amber glow with a color temperature of 2200K. SYLVANIA ULTRA LED Filament Lamps have a classic clear glass style with a color temperature of 2700K and are dimmable down to 10%. Both lamp families offer the incandescent form factor and illumination and are available in A19, ST19, B10, [...]

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Ethan Biery, LED Engineering Leader, Lutron Electronics. The topic: flicker. I’m happy to share his responses with you here. The interview informed an article I wrote for the December 2016 issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. DiLouie: In your opinion, how big a problem is LED product flicker in the [...]

Lumileds recently unveiled FreshFocus Technology for produce, LEDs that showcase fruit and vegetables in their freshest and most appealing state. FreshFocus Technology is part of the LUXEON Stylist Series, Lumileds line of LEDs designed to provide ideal lighting conditions to sell products in fashion retail stores, fresh food markets and restaurants. FreshFocus Technology enhances the [...]

The 2016 Lighting for Tomorrow awards recognized 19 products in this year’s competition. Lighting for Tomorrow is an annual competition that recognizes excellence in energy-efficient lighting product design. Two grand prize winners are being lauded as the overall top products in terms of innovation, design and engineering, and light quality: * Trulux system by American [...]

Linear or tubular LED lamps (TLEDs) typically draw about 60% of the power of linear fluorescents and have become a viable retrofit option. DOE’s CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot report on TLEDs that’s based on LED Lighting Facts data. Among the key findings: • TLEDs now comprise more than 50% of all lamps [...]

Philips Lighting’s next-generation Spot LED is a high-brightness LED track solution in a multi-optic LED design. Available in 600, 1000, 2000 and 3000 lumens; spot, narrow flood and flood beam spreads; and with multiple accessories to customize output and visual appearance. Click here to learn more.

Focal Point’s Facetta is a new 2’x2’ recessed luminaire from Focal Point that makes a remarkable design statement. Facetta’s sharp angled profile and soft, uniform glow, inspired by the crisp edges and angular planes of a prism, bring a hint of eclecticism to the troffer landscape. The playful design allows for the creation of unique [...]

Hubbell Industrial’s UTB Series produces 28,000 lumens at a market-competitive cost, achieving this high output via new LED drivers and a unique OP16 opalescent reflector. Illuminated, the UTB provides a smooth opalescent appearance and is Hubbell Industrial’s highest lumens/W reflector. A direct replacement for 250W and 400W HID highbays, the UTB’s round, symmetrical design, makes [...]